Tales After Dark: Pock
18 January 2026
Old Red Lion Theatre
4.0 out of 5.0 stars
The Weeping Bank Library holds many dark and disturbing tales. For one night only, The Librarian visited the Old Red Lion Theatre to relay one of those stories to a spellbound audience. In a candle-lit room, a chilling story is told expertly and with excellent pacing.
Presenting the ominous and fascinating tale of Pock, a sort of magical cryptid creature in the village of Wick Holm said to be responsible for many disappearances. The dark story is revealed slowly, through the narration of The Librarian. In the darkened room, the audience listens breathlessly as a chilling tale unfolds through the art of story telling. A gorgeous performance that delights any fan of the dark and macabre.
The world of the Weeping Bank Library includes a few stories available to listen to online, an upcoming podcast, and a touring production with several dark tales on offer. It’s an unsettling, spooky world that holds many dark secrets to be discovered.